| Loyce W. Turner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office 1975–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1927-12-02)December 2, 1927 Turner County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 2021(2021-04-16) (aged 93) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn Annette (deceased) Ingrid (m.2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Auburn University University of Georgia |
Loyce W. Turner (December 2, 1927 – April 16, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.
Turner attended Auburn University and the University of Georgia. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 and was later a farmer and banker. He also worked as veterinarian from 1948 to 1976.
Turner served in the Georgia State Senate from 1975 to 1998, representing District 8 as a Democrat. His tenure also included a stint as majority whip of the Senate. After his senate term, Turner served on the Georgia Board of Natural Resources. He was the founder of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, in honor of his late wife.
References
- Loyce Turner-obituary
- "The Voter's Self Defense System".
- "Georgia General Assembly".
- "Loyce Turner ready for life after public service". 3 February 2013.
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